And the Oscar goes to ... "City of Stars", the signature song from critically acclaimed and highly awarded La La Land. Winner of Best Original Song at the Academy Awards, the Golden Globes, and the Critic's Choice Movie Awards, this melancholy yet hopeful ballad features a haunting tune and a distinctive piano accompaniment that are instantly recognizable and extremely well suited for choral groups. Here's the optimistic opening number "Another Day of Sun". Who can forget those boisterous singing and dancing motorists on L.A.'s jammed 110 freeway at the start of the 2016 box office smash? This dynamic arrangement captures the excitement of the score with rhythmic drive, varied choral textures, and a rousing accompaniment. A perfect opener or closer, and a golden opportunity for choreography! "Someone in the Crowd" - The cast of gets all dolled up and heads to a lavish Hollywood Hills party during this big production number from the hugely successful motion picture. The lively tempo, jazzy feel, and cheeky lyrics are fantastically fun and fuel the fire to become (or find) that someone special amongst a crowd of hopefuls. Great for all choirs, and especially girls' groups! The stunning song "Audition (The Fools Who Dream)" was an emotional showcase for actress Emma Stone in her award-winning performance as Mia in the 2016 blockbuster La La Land. Nominated for Best Original Song at the 89th Academy Awards, the poignant piece tells the story of one woman's life and acknowledges the dreamer in all of us. A beautiful choral setting of a very special song. |
